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Definition of polycrest in English:
polycrest
noun
(in homeopathy) a remedy that is frequently used, in general or for a particular condition.
‘the poison ivy polycrests’- ‘Commonly used homeopathic medicines called polycrests are multipurpose.’
- ‘Pulsatilla is a remedy that is called a polycrest, meaning it can be used for various problems and affects various systems in the body.’
Origin
19th century: from Greek polu- many + khraosos use.
Pronunciation:
polycrest
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